Cath Lab Technologist
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Start Date: 02-02-2026
End Date: 05-04-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Day shifts, 10-hour shifts (10s) — exact start/end times vary by unit; typically scheduled to reach 40 hours/week (Monday–Friday common). Rotating weeknight call ~1x/week for inpatient/emergent cases. Weekend call ~1 weekend/month (runs Friday evening through Monday morning). Every-other-weekend (EOW) expectations and first-to-float responsibilities apply.
Hours per Week: 40
Candidate Pay Rate: $97 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Support and execute cath lab procedures with confidence and precision
- Monitor hemodynamics and patient status throughout procedures
- Assist with conscious and moderate sedation processes as part of the team
- Manage airway interventions and respond quickly to procedural needs
- Prepare, administer, and monitor cardiac medication drips under protocol
- Operate fluoroscopy equipment and follow radiation safety practices
- Assist with balloon pump management and other advanced cardiac supports
- Collaborate with RNs, lead techs, and physicians to ensure smooth room flow in a high-volume environment
Qualifications
- ARRT certification (required)
- Current Fluoroscopy certification (required)
- BLS certification (required)
- Minimum 2 years of recent cath lab experience (no first-time travelers)
- Comfortable with conscious and moderate sedation workflows
- Experience with airway management, hemodynamic monitoring, cardiac drips (e.g., Integrilin, dopamine, vasopressors) and balloon pumps
- Experience in high-volume cath lab settings preferred
- Ability to rotate for call and work occasional weekends as scheduled
Education
- High school diploma or equivalent (required)
- Completion of an accredited cath lab technologist program or equivalent experience preferred
- BSN not required
Knowledge & Skills
- Cath lab procedures: coronary, vascular, peripheral, IR, neuro intervention, EP
- Fluoroscopy operation and radiation safety
- Hemodynamic and patient monitoring
- Sedation management and airway support
- Cardiac drip management and vasoactive medications
- Balloon pump setup and troubleshooting
- STEMI receiving protocols and emergent case readiness
- Charting experience with Cerner and comfort working in fast-paced units
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend and travel support to get you settled quickly
- Medical, dental & vision coverage so you can focus on care, not paperwork
- 401(k) retirement savings plan to help you plan for the future
- Life insurance and other protections for peace of mind
- Paid time off to recharge between assignments
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement to keep your credentials current
- Travel reimbursement and support — we’ve got the logistics covered
- Referral bonus program and a supportive team that values YOU
Travel Perks: Explore Bakersfield, CA
Explore Bakersfield’s local flavor between shifts — stroll Hart Memorial Park and the scenic Kern River Parkway, visit the Bakersfield Museum of Art and the Kern County Museum to soak up local history, catch live country music or a show at Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace, and enjoy hikes or picnics at Lake Ming. Weekend escapes: drive to Sequoia National Park for towering trees or head toward the Central Coast for beaches and wine country within a few hours.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Cath Lab Technologist? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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